He was born Nov. 2, 1969, in Dayton, to Larry and Ruth Johnston Cross, who both survive in Celina. On Nov. 16, 2001, he married Norma J. Stansberry, who survives.

Other survivors are a daughter, Sonya, Celina; two step-sons, Greg and Brandon Edwards, both of Celina; a step-daughter, Mataya Edwards, Celina; a brother, Todd (Maria), Hubert Heights; paternal grandmother, Betty Cross, St. Marys; and a granddaughter.